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MACHINERY

220050600029 · 02/17/2005 · J M Huber Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
J M Huber Corp
Mine
0900584

Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING THE HOIST FRICTION BAND ON LARGE DRAGLINE #17. THE TASK REUIRES THAT THIS DEVICE BE HOISTED OVERHEAD AND MOVED TO OUTSIDE AREA. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE DEVICE FELL DUE TO INADEQUATE RIGGING. IT DEFLECTED OFF THE MAIN GEAR BOX AND STRUCK EE CAUSING A SPRAINED WRIST AND BRUISED RIBS

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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